MBA (TURKISH, NON-THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ISL5100 Contemporary Management Techniques Fall 3 0 3 8
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. SERKAN YEŞİLYURT
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. CANAN ÇETİN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course aims to make participants understand the fundamental of the management process.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Understand the nature of management;
2. Understand different work groups, cultures and environments affect an organization’s coordination;
3. Be well experienced in strategy execution processes.

Course Content

Throughout the course, four management functions- planning, organizing, leading and controlling- will be explained in detail. Adding to these functions, international management and globalization will be emphasized by case studies.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) The Nature of Management
2) Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics
3) International Management and Globalization
4) Individual and Group Decision Making
5) Strategic Management
6) Planning
7) Midterm Exam
8) Organizational Structure and Design
9) Managing Diverse Human Resources
10) Leadership
11) Motivation
12) Groups and Teams
13) Communication and Negotiation
14) Individual and Group Decision Making

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Management (2012, 3rd. edition), by Hitt, M.A., Black, J.S. and Porter, L.W., Prentice Hall. Management (2012, 11th edition), by Robbins,S.P. and Coulter, M., Prentice Hall.
References: Koçel, T. (2007). İşletme yöneticiliği: yönetici ve organizasyon, organizasyonlarda davranış, klasik-modern-çağdaş ve güncel yaklaşımlar. 11. Bası, Arıkan Yayınları.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Application 13 48
Study Hours Out of Class 14 81
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 175

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Broadening and deepening the knowledge about business administration at the master’s level based on the undergraduate level qualifications,
2) Comprehending the interaction across various disciplines related to the field of business administration, and evaluating the knowledge and skills gained on an interdisciplinary dimension,
3) Using theoretical and practical information and skills gained at the expertise level in the field business administration,
4) Analyzing problems requiring expertise in the field business administration by using scientific research methods,
5) Evaluating a problem in the business administration field independently, developing a way for solution, solving the problem and evaluating the results,
6) Developing new strategic approaches to solve unforeseen complex issues in the business administration field through integrative and creative elaboration,
7) Evaluating the knowledge related to the field of business administration through critical perspective,
8) Communicating systematically the recent developments and one’s s individual studies in the field of business administration to the groups within and outside the field via written, oral and visual presentations,
9) Analyzing the social relations and the norms through critical perspective, developing effective relations, training leaders who are capable of sustaining these social relations, applying teamwork and managing risk and change in the field of business administration.
10) Developing strategies, policies and implementation plans to address the issues in the fields of business administration and management, and evaluating the consequences according to the processes of quality,